Detection of Cystoisospora suis in faeces of suckling piglets – when and how? A comparison of methods [PDF]
Porcine Health Management, 2018 Background Cystoisospora suis is the causative agent of porcine neonatal coccidiosis, a diarrheal disease which affects suckling piglets in the first weeks of life.
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Efficacy of injectable toltrazuril-iron combination product and oral toltrazuril against early experimental infection of suckling piglets with Cystoisospora suis [PDF]
Parasites & Vectors, 2019 Background Toltrazuril is frequently administered for the metaphylactic control of piglet cystoisosporosis. In a previous study, the efficacy of parenteral toltrazuril (45 mg/piglet, Group Forceris®) applied on the 2nd day of life (dol), and of oral ...
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Coccidia Species and Geographical Distribution in Genus Sus: A Scoping Review [PDF]
MicroorganismsSwine coccidiosis is a widespread disease caused by species of the apicomplexan parasites Eimeria and Cystoisospora. Coccidiosis is a common cause of diarrhea in suckling piglets worldwide that directly reduces piglets’ immunity and increases the risk of
Hongyu Han +4 more
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Testing the ‘parasite-mediated domestication’ hypothesis: a comparative approach to the wild boar and domestic pig as model species [PDF]
PeerJThe mechanisms underlying the domestication process have already been well explained. Starting with Belyaev’s pioneering experiment on silver foxes, which showed that selection for tameness (reduced fear response, changes in the ‘hypothalamic-pituitary ...
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Simultaneous Use of Iron/Anticoccidial Treatment and Vaccination against Oedema Disease: Impact on the Development of Serum-Neutralising Antibodies, Hematinic and Anticoccidial Activities in Piglets [PDF]
VaccinesOedema disease (OD) in weaned piglets is caused by shigatoxigenic Escherichia coli (STEC), which produces the Stx2e toxin. The disease is controlled by early vaccination (for example, with Ecoporc Shiga®).
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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Intestinal Parasite Infections in Greek Swine Farrow-To-Finish Farms
Pathogens, 2020 Intestinal parasites, helminths, and protozoa challenge health and welfare of pigs and deteriorate the sustainability of swine farms leading to monetary losses. A multicentric survey was conducted for approximately one year.
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Suckling piglet coccidiosis on farms in the Czech Republic - A pilot study
Veterinární Medicína, 2020 Suckling piglet coccidiosis is a common diarrhoeal disease of unweaned pigs caused by Cystoisospora suis with previously reported herd prevalences of 60% and more.
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Parasites & Vectors, 2021 Background Swine coccidiosis, a protozoan disease caused by coccidia, can result in diarrhoea and weight loss in piglets and even economic losses in the pig industry.
Qing-Long Gong +11 more
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Surveillance of important bacterial and parasitic infections in Danish wild boars (Sus scrofa)
Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica, 2020 Background Similar to the situation in other European countries, Danish wild boars may harbour a wide range of pathogens infectious to humans and domestic pigs.
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Revista Mexicana de Ciencias Pecuarias, 2018 Se condujo una investigación en Venezuela durante el año 2016 con el propósito de estudiar el comportamiento epidemiológico de Cystoisospora suis. Se incluyeron 67 granjas porcinas intensivas con antecedentes de diarrea neonatal.
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